spinach salad with orange segments and a lime vinaigrrette

147 Pinches 4 Photos
somewhere, AR
Updated on Jul 25, 2011

I have made this very salad many times, it is sooooo good. So I changed the name and added pix. I love baby spinach in salads, and fruit just adds to the flavor. Then using garlic from my garden is a plus. Now add the vinaigrrette...oh my!!! I've added an option to use strawberries and pecans (along with all the other ingredients) instead of the mandrain orange segments. Just give it a try, either option, I think you'll like it, I sure do.

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yield 2 to 4

Ingredients

  • SALAD INGREDIENTS
  • 2 - bunches fresh baby spinach
  • 12 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 2 - hard boiled eggs, shredded
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • DRESSING INGREDIENTS
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 2 - garlic cloves, minced
  • GARNISH INGREDIENTS
  • - mandarin oranges
  • - red onion, thinly sliced
  • - avocado, cut in wedges
  • OPTIONS: FRESH STRAWBERRIES & PECANS INSTEAD OF THE ORANGE SEGMENTS

How To Make spinach salad with orange segments and a lime vinaigrrette

  • Step 1
    Remove the spinach stems. Wash the spinach gently and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the bacon, eggs and mushrooms over the top of the spinach.
  • Step 2
    Dressing: Combine all of the dressing ingredients and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Just before serving, gently toss the salad with the dressing. Garnish with mandarin oranges, onion and avocado.
  • Step 3
    OPTIONS: I also like to make this salad, exchanging the orange segments for fresh strawberry slices and pecans.

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